Which is the best primary school in Pudsey?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Lowtown Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Pudsey, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Pudsey ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Pudsey?

10 primary schools in Pudsey published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Pudsey, ranked

The 10 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Lowtown Primary School
Community school

21%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
2
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
3
Southroyd Primary and Nursery School
Foundation school

7%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
4
Farsley Springbank Primary School
Community school

18%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
5
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
6
Farsley Farfield Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
Calverley Parkside Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
8
Stanningley Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
9
Greenside Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
10
Pudsey Waterloo Primary
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

60%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Pudsey?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Lowtown Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Pudsey, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Pudsey ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Pudsey?: 10 primary schools in Pudsey published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.